India Pea Derivatives Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Pea Protein, Pea Starch, Pea Fibre, and Others), By Application (Meat Substitutes, Bakery Goods, Dietary Supplements, Beverages, and Others), and India Pea Derivatives Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

India Pea Derivatives Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The India Pea Derivatives Market Size Was Estimated at USD 86.7 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 16.2% from 2025 to 2035
• The India Pea Derivatives Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 153.4 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The India Pea Derivatives Market Size is Anticipated to reach USD 153.4 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2025 to 2035. The pea derivatives market in India is driven by a change in lifestyle, rising health awareness, and technological advancements.

Market Overview

The India pea derivatives market refers to the production, distribution, and consumption of pea derivatives for various purposes, and its market is rising rapidly due to high demand for plant-based foods, sustainability, and clean-label food. The pea derivatives are derived from the whole yellow pea for use as an important functional ingredient in food, healthcare, and the industrial sector, and their derivatives consist of pea protein (isolates/ concentrates), pea starch, and pea fibre.

It is rich in nutrients (protein 40%, starch 55%, fibre 15%), bioactive content (polyphenols, saponins, carotenoids) and minerals that help in providing a balanced diet and lower the chances of cancer. Their compounds are highly used as an ingredient in the production of supplements and medications to prevent cancer and other diseases. Cultivation of peas requires less use of fertiliser and chemicals, as it enhances soil fertility through biological nitrogen fixation, thereby supporting sustainable food production.

The Government of India also play important role in promoting the pea derivatives market through schemes aimed at providing high-quality pea seeds and financial assistance for quality production and building food processing infrastructure such as companies are encouraged to invest in value-added goods like pea protein and pea starch by the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), which aims to stimulate the development of food processing infrastructure, cold chains, and agro-processing clusters.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the India pea derivatives market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the India pea derivatives market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the India pea derivatives market.

Driving Factors

The pea derivatives market in India is driven by a change in lifestyle, rising health awareness, and technological advancements. The expansion of pea derivatives in India is driven by the growing popularity of veganism, dietary supplements, and flexitarian diets, along with increasing people's consciousness of the harmful consequences of meat and dairy products due to the growing popularity of giving up meat and the impact of social media. Customers with an inactive lifestyle, lactose intolerance, and meat allergies are frequently suffering from sickness, which is leading them to choose plant-based foods rather than going for antibiotic-fed meat products.

Considering the importance of pea derivatives as a sustainable nutritional source and their high applications in modern food products, significant innovation is taking place to make them more efficient and functional foods. It includes improving sensory aspects through the gentle extraction method, enhancing solubility, emulsifying, and gelling properties through enzymatic hydrolysis, fermentation, and ultrasound techniques.

Restraining Factors

The pea derivatives market in India is mostly constrained lack of awareness. People residing in tier II and III cities and rural areas are totally dependent on traditional protein sources and are unaware of plant-based protein sources, despite the health advantages of pea derivatives. Due to customers' continued preference for conventional protein sources, this ignorance impedes industry expansion. Companies can enhance their marketing campaigns to increase product awareness in tier II and III cities and rural areas.

Market Segmentation

The India pea derivatives market share is classified into type and application.

• The pea protein segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The India pea derivatives market is segmented by type into pea protein, pea starch, pea fibre, and others. Among these, the pea protein segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The reason behind this is that pea protein aligns with the needs of the vegan population, has a good amount of protein and is low in saturated fats. It provides applications in various segments such as meat substitutes, bakery items, dietary supplements, and beverages. Moreover, its high usage in plant-based meat production supports its dominance.

• The meat substitutes segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. 

The India pea derivatives market is segmented by application into meat substitutes, bakery goods, dietary supplements, beverages, and others. Among these, the meat substitutes segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The reason behind this is that the use of pea derivatives, particularly protein isolates, helps in providing fibrous, meat-like texture in meat substitute products, along with their high water-holding and elastic capacity. Moreover, its blend with traditional meat provides a hybrid product.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the India pea derivatives market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Roquetta India Pvt Ltd
• Ingredion India Pvt Ltd
• Proeon Foods Pvt Ltd
• Titan Biotech Ltd
• Jeeva Organic Private Limited
• Rajvi Enterprise
• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
• Cargill, Inc.
• Kerry Group PLC
• AGT Foods
• Prot

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments:

• In July 2025, Prot introduced a pea protein ingredient block, which has a firm texture, good taste, and is made with allergen-free formulations. It is a kind of product that lies between highly processed meat food and limited-use plant protein, and helps in overcoming nutritional deficiencies as well as easy utilisation in everyday meals.

• In June 2024, Plantaway launched India’s first 100% plant protein chick’n fillet. It consists of 19g of protein per pack and is designed mainly for the growing demand for excellent-quality vegetarian protein.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the India, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the India pea derivatives market based on the below-mentioned segments:

India Pea Derivatives Market, By Type

• Pea Protein
• Pea Starch
• Pea Fibre
• Others

India Pea Derivatives Market, By Application

• Meat Substitutes
• Bakery Goods
• Dietary Supplements
• Beverages
• Others